Tony Evers

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids

39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.

A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz

Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump for New Federal Efforts to Undermine Wisconsin’s Artificial Intelligence Laws that Protect Kids and Families

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology

Baldwin Slams Republican Price Hikes on Health Care As Open Enrollment Ends for ACA Marketplace Coverage

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites

On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.

Gov. Evers Appoints Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff

Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty

Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Dozens of New Laws Enacted Earlier this Week

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Baldwin Votes to Extend Health Care Tax Breaks, Avert Crisis for 275,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Municipal Services Payment Increase for Wisconsin Communities

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

“I’ll be a governor who will stand up to Trump’s dysfunction and be laser focused on improving the lives of people across our state.”

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Capitol Holiday Tree Named in Top 10 Best Holiday Lights Displays in the Nation

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

AFP-WI Slams Governor Evers for Blocking Small Business Growth and Local Control

Rep. Piwowarczyk Applauds Governor Evers for Signing Act 54, His Bill Expanding Wisconsin’s Move Over, Slow Down Law

Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund

'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Unveil New Blackout and Retro License Plate Designs for Wisconsin Drivers

Bipartisan state budget signed by Gov. Evers provided funding to release the much-anticipated plates, which are estimated to generate more than $25 million for the state’s transportation fund in the first three years

Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens

Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.

State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants

12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Total Cost of Foxconn Is Rising

Latest deal provides more taxpayer subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan “Bradyn’s Law” to Create New Crime for Extortion

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Forward Latino Applauds Gov. Evers Veto of Bill Designed to Mislead & Promote Hate

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Nine Bills

Supporting the Black community during ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ Stop

More than 40 vendors will showcase goods at Holiday Black Bazaar in Madison

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Launch New $10 Million Grant Program to Reduce Crime and Violence and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

New grant application open to support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments, among others, to help prevent violence across Wisconsin

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Unveiling of New Ho-Chunk Nation Dual-Language Highway Signs

Gov. Evers Celebrates Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol

2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating 2025 the Year of the Kid and all those who help make learning possible and fun

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Shop Small Wisconsin, Encourages Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin

State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.

Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.

Gov. Evers Appoints Andrew Curtis as Washburn County Coroner

Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to Serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO

State of Wisconsin Selected for 2025 Bond Buyer of Deal of Year Innovative Financing Award

State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’

36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Applications Open for Nonprofit Access Grant Program

500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Broadband Proposal Approved to Unlock Over $1 Billion in Federal Investments to Expand High-Speed Internet

Mandela Barnes Launches Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin

In Launch Video, Barnes Calls to Reject the Washington Way and Pledges to Stand Up to Trump and Make Life More Affordable the “Wisconsin Way”

As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-Income Wisconsin Residents

Homestead tax credit has withered due to inflation, legislative inaction.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Shop Small Wisconsin, Encourages Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season

WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day

Wisconsin Eye Could Go Out of Business

Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Celebrating Thanksgiving in Wisconsin

WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts

Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?

State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless

Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Registered Nurse Tricia Ploessl

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Slash Funding for Critical Homelessness Prevention Programs, Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

Trump Administration’s cuts will leave thousands of Wisconsinites homeless during the coldest months of the year, including kids, seniors, low-income families, survivors of domestic violence

2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Thanksgiving Video Message

Gov. Evers Appoints Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff

Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto

Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.

Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level

Result could be more school district referendums.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Help Bring Manufacturing Business to Wisconsin, Support 33 Local Jobs

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Support Nearly 150 Jobs in Southeast Wisconsin

New Wisconsin Law Allows No-Court Divorce

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?

Support local businesses and Shop Small this holiday season

WEDC officials will visit locally owned businesses

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Inviting Students and Families to Create Ornaments for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree

Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature

Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.

Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects

State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Denying Wisconsin Communities Disaster Relief for Damage Caused by Extreme Weather in August

Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover

Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.

AFP-WI Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for Repealing Governor Evers’ Unprecedented Property Tax Extension

Gov. Evers Proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project

$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $14 Million in Latest Round of Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State

NEVI program funding continues after successful multi-state lawsuit against Trump Administration

Republican Bill Cracks Down on Political Donations Via Credit Card

Trying to stop 'smurfing' or following Trump's lead targeting Act Blue donations?

Unemployment Legislation Gets Cold Reception From Democrats

Proposal includes multiple controversial tweaks to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Regulation Overhaul

Alcohol's three-tier system could be coming to CBD industry. Industry members are concerned.

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address on Restoring FoodShare Funding for Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Will Stay Out of Governor’s Race and Retain Role of Being Fair Arbitrator Among Primary Candidates

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

AFP-Wisconsin Slams Governor Evers and Public Service Commission for Another Round of Crippling Energy Bill Hikes

Evers’ appointees drive $300 million in new hikes for 2026-27 on top of $2 billion since 2019

Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes

Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.

Gov. Evers, DCF Launch New Online Tools to Make Navigating Child Care Licensure and Regulation Process Faster and Easier

Modernizations to licensing and certification process make state government more efficient, cutting licensing processing time nearly in half

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating Wisconsins Educators and School Support Staff

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Recipient of the First Annual Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Beware of Data Center Darkness

There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.

Meta, state and local officials announce $1 billion data center investment in Beaver Dam project

Campus will be located in Alliant Energy’s Beaver Dam Commerce Park